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Apr 22, 2025

National Defense reports on the Commission on Software-Defined Warfare final report

By Atlantic Council

On April 22, Joanna Ye of National Defense published an article highlighting key recommendations from Forward Defense’s Commission on Software-Defined Warfare report.

Artificial Intelligence Defense Industry

In the News

Apr 21, 2025

Michta interviewed on the Focus podcast on European security as the war in Ukraine continues

On April 21, Andrew Michta, senior fellow in the GeoStrategy Initiative, was interviewed on the Focus podcast on the future of NATO amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the transatlantic relationship. He argues that, to counter Russian aggression and remain competitive against other foreign threats, European defense must work in tandem with the US.  

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Apr 20, 2025

Wieslander in the Wall Street Journal

On Sunday, April 20, Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on the new Nordic security responses to the threat of Russia in the region. In light of the increased attention to defense and the steadfast support to Ukraine in the Nordic countries, Wieslander argued for “linking our defense […]

National Security Northern Europe

In the News

Apr 19, 2025

Rich Outzen joined WION (India) on Ukraine negotiations

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Apr 18, 2025

The case for designating Iran-linked crime networks as FTOs

By Jason M. Brodsky

Trump has been creative in designating international gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. He should apply the same standard to those linked to Iran.

Iran Middle East

UkraineAlert

Apr 17, 2025

Putin is attempting to intimidate Merz with yet more Russian red lines

By Peter Dickinson

As Germany’s next chancellor Friedrich Merz prepares to boost support for Ukraine, the Kremlin is already seeking to deter him with intimidation tactics, writes Peter Dickinson. Merz's response will help define whether he is capable of leading Europe.

Conflict Defense Industry

UkraineAlert

Apr 17, 2025

The Ukrainian army is now Europe’s most credible security guarantee

By Pavlo Verkhniatskyi

As Europe confronts the new geopolitical realities of an expansionist Russia and an isolationist United States, the continent's most credible security guarantee is now the Ukrainian Armed Forces, writes Pavlo Verkhniatskyi.

Conflict Defense Industry

Insights & Impact

Apr 17, 2025

Clementine Starling-Daniels and Theresa Luetkefend co-author DefenseNews op-ed titled “Questions Congress should ask about DOD ‘peace through strength’ plan”

On April 16, Forward Defense director Clementine Starling-Daniels and assistant director Theresa Luetkefend published an op-ed in DefenseNews. The article, titled “Questions Congress should ask about DOD ‘peace through strength’ plan,” analyzes the Department of Defense’s Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance memo and the Trump administration’s defense priorities.

Defense Policy English

New Atlanticist

Apr 17, 2025

The US must sustain counterterrorism operations in Somalia—the costs of retreat are too high

By Danielle Cosgrove and Doug Livermore

To maintain a foothold in East Africa’s security architecture, the US must prioritize continuity, including keeping the US embassy in Mogadishu open.

Africa Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Apr 17, 2025

Trump can’t afford to simply revive Obama’s Iran nuclear deal

By Jonathan Panikoff

Trump is right to try to seek a deal before okaying military action against Iran. But unlike in 2015, time is almost up.

Iran Nuclear Deterrence

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